The interview with the military newspaper Stars and Stripes took place last Wednesday, before Williams’ on-air apology and several days before he announced he was temporarily stepping away from the “NBC Nightly News.”

Entering his fourth season, Tryon started six games with the Indianapolis Colts last season, recording 44 tackles. He had seven tackles in the first three games this season before being waived. To make room for Tryon, the Giants released Williams.